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The JORI Shipper’s Guidebook Series: The Importer of Record

“The JORI Shipper’s Guidebook” is a practical, no-nonsense guide for importers and exporters seeking to navigate the complexities of logistics. This guidebook cuts through the jargon to provide clear, actionable advice on common logistics mistakes that businesses often encounter, and how to avoid them. It’s focused on real-world issues, from overlooked details in supply chain management to inefficient shipping practices, offering straightforward solutions.

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Step 2: Get an RPP bond

What is the Release Prior to payment (RPP) program?
It is a form of security that importers will need to post with the CBSA.

The RPP program entitles Importers to:

Obtain the release of goods from the CBSA before paying duties and taxes,
Defer accounting for goods, and
Defer payment of duties and taxes

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Step 1: Register on the CARM portal

CARM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CARM is here now. Before May 2024, importers and other trade chain partners need to register and adapt their systems and business practices. Getting aligned with CARM now will help you avoid interruptions and delays later.

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How to become a Non-Resident Importer

How to become a Non-Resident Importer
Becoming a non-resident importer in Canada opens up a world of opportunities for businesses looking to expand their market reach. As an NRI, companies outside of Canada can streamline the import process by taking on the responsibilities of a domestic importer without a physical presence in the country.

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Port of Vancouver Operations Update – December 2

On September 19, 2021, the CPTPP entered into force for Peru, which then joined Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam as Parties to the Agreement. The List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatment schedule has not been updated to indicate Peru as a party and eligible for the CPTPP.

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4 Steps Canadian Exporters Should Take to Grow Their Exports to the United

In 2020, Canadian businesses exported 375 billion dollars of merchandise to the U.S. and only 148 billion dollars of merchandise to countries other than the U.S. This means that over 70% of Canadian merchandise exports go the United States! Canadian exporters can ship products quickly and cheaply to their American customers which makes the U.S. the ideal market for Canadian exporters.

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New CPTPP Preferential Tariff For Peru

On September 19, 2021, the CPTPP entered into force for Peru, which then joined Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam as Parties to the Agreement. The List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatment schedule has not been updated to indicate Peru as a party and eligible for the CPTPP.

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The Basics of eCommerce and 3rd Party Fulfillment

Third-party fulfillment is an outsourced logistics solution where a business (merchant) contracts a 3rd party company to store its merchandise, pick and pack its orders, and handle its last mile shipping from the fulfillment center to its end customer.

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California Port Pileup

The labor unrest at West Coast ports caused massive congestions back in 2015. This pales in comparison to the current state of events unfolding at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as stated by the American Shipper.

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8 Step Logistics Plan

8 Step Logistics Plan SHARE Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Here at JORI Logistics, we exist to provide local businesses high

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NAFTA vs. CUSMA, USMCA, T-MEC

The new NAFTA: Importers or exporters can leverage USMCA, USMCA or T-MEC to ship products across North America duty free. The catch? Updated rules mean new certificates of origin are needed.

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IMO Sulphur Limits

IMO Sulphur Limits Here at JORI International Ltd., we aim to educate you on the latest changes in the shipping industry. Starting January 1, 2020,

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Shipping to Canada FAQs

Shipping to Canada FAQs As an occasional importer there are two parts to consider when importing your goods into Canada. The first is making sure

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The Harmonized Tariff

The Harmonized Tariff In this post, I’m going to go over the basics of the HS system which is so fundamental to international trade. The

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